Community Events

AbyssalDetention hosts regular events that bring our prison community together! From mining competitions to building contests, there's always something exciting happening on our server.

Current Events

February 2025 - Love in Lockdown Event

Duration: February 10-17, 2025
Theme: Valentine's Day Prison Romance

Special pink and red ores have been discovered in the mines! Team up with friends or compete solo in this week-long Valentine's event.

Features:

• Rare Love Ores spawn with increased frequency
• Couple Mining Bonuses when mining with a partner
• Valentine's Collections with exclusive rewards
• Heart-themed Custom Items available in event shop

Rewards:

• Exclusive Valentine's pickaxe skin
• Special chat tags and titles
• Limited-time cosmetic items
• Bonus server currency

Scheduled Events

Weekly Events

Mining Mondays
Every Monday, 7:00 PM EST

Compete to mine the most ores in a 2-hour window. Categories include most ores mined, rarest ore found, and biggest haul value.

Prizes: $50k, Custom pickaxe, Rank advancement boost

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Trading Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, 8:00 PM EST

Special trading post activities with bonus rewards for successful trades and shop sales.

Features: Reduced shop taxes, trade matching service, merchant leaderboards

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Workshop Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, 7:30 PM EST

Building and crafting competitions in the creative world. Themes change weekly!

Recent Themes: "Prison Cell Design," "Guard Tower," "Cafeteria Layout"

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Throwback Thursdays
Every Thursday, 8:00 PM EST

Share screenshots and memories from your time on AbyssalDetention. Staff showcase community highlights!

Participation Reward: Nostalgia crate key

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Freedom Fridays
Every Friday, 9:00 PM EST

Fun activities and games both in Discord and on the server. Trivia, hide-and-seek, and community challenges.

Rotating Activities: PvP tournaments, parkour races, treasure hunts

Monthly Events

Monthly Build Contest
First Saturday of every month

Large-scale building competitions with amazing prizes and community voting.

March Theme: "Prison Expansion Design"
Prize Pool: $500k, Exclusive builder rank, Featured build showcase

Previous Winners:

• February: PrisonArchitect - "Modern Cell Block"
• January: BuildMaster99 - "Underground Mining Complex"

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Community Meeting
Last Sunday of every month, 3:00 PM EST

Voice chat meetings where players can discuss server direction, suggest improvements, and chat with staff.

Topics Covered: Server updates, community feedback, upcoming changes

Special Seasonal Events

Spring Festival (March-May)

• Garden Riot: Growing competitions in prison gardens
• Escape Attempt: Server-wide puzzle and parkour event
• Spring Cleaning: Mass prison renovation contest

Summer Lockdown (June-August)

• Heat Wave Mining: Special summer ores with cooling effects
• Prison Olympics: Athletic competitions and skill challenges
• Yard Time Events: Outdoor building and PvP tournaments

Autumn Uprising (September-November)

• Harvest Festival: Farming and cooking competitions
• Halloween Haunt: Spooky builds and ghost hunting events
• Thanksgiving Feast: Community gratitude and sharing events

Winter Solitude (December-February)

• Holiday Prison Party: Festive decorating and gift exchanges
• New Year Resolutions: Goal-setting and achievement challenges
• Ice Mining: Special frozen ores and winter-themed content

Event Types

Competition Events

Mining Competitions

• Most ores mined in time limit
• Rarest ore discovery contests
• Team mining challenges
• Speed mining races

Building Contests

• Themed construction competitions
• Collaborative community builds
• Architecture challenges
• Interior design contests

Economic Challenges

• Richest player competitions
• Shop success contests
• Trading volume challenges
• Investment strategy games

Community Events

Social Gatherings

• Discord movie nights
• Voice chat hangout sessions
• Community game tournaments
• Story sharing events

Educational Workshops

• Building technique tutorials
• Economy strategy sessions
• PvP training camps
• Redstone engineering classes

Collaborative Projects

• Server-wide construction efforts
• Community art installations
• Historical recreation projects
• Charity fundraising events

How to Participate

Joining Events

1. Check Announcements - Events are posted in Discord and in-game
2. Register - Some events require pre-registration
3. Follow Rules - Each event has specific guidelines
4. Have Fun - Events are about community and enjoyment!

Event Notifications

Discord Notifications:

• @Events role for all event announcements
• Private reminders for registered participants
• Live updates during ongoing events

In-Game Alerts:

• Server-wide broadcasts before events start
• Event countdowns in chat
• Automatic teleportation to event areas

Event Rules & Guidelines

General Rules

• Fair Play: No cheating, exploiting, or unfair advantages
• Respectful Behavior: Treat all participants with respect
• Staff Decisions: Event staff have final say on disputes
• Have Fun: Events are meant to be enjoyable for everyone

Prize Distribution

• Prizes are distributed within 24-48 hours after events
• Winners must be present during prize ceremony when possible
• Prizes may be adjusted based on participation levels
• Special achievements unlock exclusive titles and perks

Event Disputes

If you have concerns about an event:

1. Speak with event staff immediately
2. Provide evidence if claiming rule violations
3. Accept staff decisions gracefully
4. Use proper channels for feedback

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

February 2025

• Feb 10-17: Love in Lockdown Valentine's Event
• Feb 22: Monthly Build Contest - "Prison Library Design"
• Feb 25: Community Meeting

March 2025

• Mar 1-7: St. Patrick's Day Lucky Mining Event
• Mar 15: Spring Festival Kickoff
• Mar 22: Escape Attempt Challenge

April 2025

• Apr 5: Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
• Apr 12-19: Garden Riot Farming Competition
• Apr 26: Earth Day Cleanup & Building Contest

Past Events Hall of Fame

Legendary Events

The Great Prison Break (December 2024)

• Server-wide puzzle event lasting 2 weeks
• 500+ participants across multiple phases
• Winner: EscapeArtist42

Million Dollar Mining Marathon (November 2024)

• 24-hour mining competition
• $1,000,000 prize pool
• Record: 50,000 ores mined by OreMaster2024

Build Battle Royale (October 2024)

• Tournament-style building competition
• 64 participants, single elimination
• Champion: ArchitectPro

Community Records

• Most Event Wins: ParticipationKing (23 victories)
• Longest Event Streak: EventQueen (participated in 45 consecutive events)
• Biggest Prize Winner: LuckyPlayer ($2.5M total winnings)

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Ready to join the fun? Check our Discord for the latest event announcements and sign up for upcoming competitions!

Events make the prison experience unforgettable!